This should be a good yard sale to get to early. Red Sox have a few needs for 2012 and beyond, young RH OF solid overall hitting slugger, catcher. Great place try and hook up on a trade that will fit both teams, long term.

Kemp makes sense as the backfill for Drew who, thank goodness, is in his fifth and final year with the Sox. If Theo and John Henry can stand the pressure on the purse strings, Kemp this year would be a huge improvement over Cameron or McDonald.

Dealing Ellsbury and/or Lowrie makes perfect sense. They aren't likely to be extended or signed as FA. Kalish should be retained, on DL right now, and both Kalish and Reddick should be moved up the line.

2011:

LF Crawford/CameronCF Kemp/CameronRF Drew/Cameron

2012:

LF KempCF KalishRF Crawford (sorry Carl, you need to make your 20M a year useful in RF)

Sign a veteran RH OF'er to a cheap one year dealLH Reddick and other farm hands

Chances are that MLB will do everything in its power to make sure the Dodgers retain Kemp and Ethier. They are the team now and in the future, such as it is. Without them, the franchise is effectively gutted.

But you never know.

People who think Ellsbury has trouble tracking balls should see Kemp in action. It ain't pretty. Evidence suggests that Kemp is a superbly athletic man who has absolutely no feel for the game of baseball. That includes baserunning.

Dealing Ellsbury and/or Lowrie makes perfect sense. They aren't likely to be extended or signed as FA. Kalish should be retained, on DL right now, and both Kalish and Reddick should be moved up the line. 2011: LF Crawford/Cameron CF Kemp/Cameron RF Drew/Cameron 2012: LF Kemp CF Kalish RF Crawford (sorry Carl, you need to make your 20M a year useful in RF) Sign a veteran RH OF'er to a cheap one year deal LH Reddick and other farm handsPosted by SoxSoldRed

The sox are NOT resigning Cameron for next year.. hes even suggested retiring..Hes a butcher for an outfielder these days. And CC's not so strong arm would be exposed in Fenways big RF..His speed would work, but the weak arm isnt worth it. Im all about unloading Reddick and Anderson if we can. Id be OK for a fill-in 1 year RH/RF'r and see what maybe Hassan or Brentz do in 2011/12...Kemp's bat would be nice too...Hes gonna cost in arb next year probably around 10-12mil..hes making 7+ this year...

We better not let Ells or Lowrie go. U guys want to dump Lowrie who is batting as good as any MLB short stop for the future of Iglesias who will be a gold glover, but never hit nearly as good as Lowrie?

This should be a good yard sale to get to early. Red Sox have a few needs for 2012 and beyond, young RH OF solid overall hitting slugger, catcher. Great place try and hook up on a trade that will fit both teams, long term.Posted by SoxSoldRed

Our catching is better than the LAD catching.

The only RH OF from LAD that can play is Kemp, and he's overrated, and likely unattainable without a large payment.

This should be a good yard sale to get to early. Red Sox have a few needs for 2012 and beyond, young RH OF solid overall hitting slugger, catcher. Great place try and hook up on a trade that will fit both teams, long term.Posted by SoxSoldRed

What's the point?!?!?! You're the supposed analytical guy?!?!?! NOBODY's selling short! DO YOU GET THAT? Do you follow the market?????? GET A GRIP!

Dealing Ellsbury and/or Lowrie makes perfect sense. They aren't likely to be extended or signed as FA. Kalish should be retained, on DL right now, and both Kalish and Reddick should be moved up the line. 2011: LF Crawford/Cameron CF Kemp/Cameron RF Drew/Cameron 2012: LF Kemp CF Kalish RF Crawford (sorry Carl, you need to make your 20M a year useful in RF) Sign a veteran RH OF'er to a cheap one year deal LH Reddick and other farm handsPosted by SoxSoldRed

Dealing Ellsbury and/or Lowrie makes perfect sense. They aren't likely to be extended or signed as FA. Kalish should be retained, on DL right now, and both Kalish and Reddick should be moved up the line. 2011: LF Crawford/Cameron CF Kemp/Cameron RF Drew/Cameron 2012: LF Kemp CF Kalish RF Crawford (sorry Carl, you need to make your 20M a year useful in RF) Sign a veteran RH OF'er to a cheap one year deal LH Reddick and other farm handsPosted by SoxSoldRed

Dealing Ells makes no sense since he is one of the main reasons why the Sox have recovered from their miserable start. I think they will extend Ellsbury since he is a great player. A lot better than Kalish. Kalish was struggling in Pawtucket before he got hurt. He also has very little power and left handed. They have enough left handed outfielders.

Dealing Ellsbury and/or Lowrie makes perfect sense. They aren't likely to be extended or signed as FA. Kalish should be retained, on DL right now, and both Kalish and Reddick should be moved up the line. 2011: LF Crawford/Cameron CF Kemp/Cameron RF Drew/Cameron 2012: LF Kemp CF Kalish RF Crawford (sorry Carl, you need to make your 20M a year useful in RF) Sign a veteran RH OF'er to a cheap one year deal LH Reddick and other farm handsPosted by SoxSoldRed

What, Kemp's defense isn't good enough to keep him in CF past the age of 27?